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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1913

Page

1

Commencement at University of Georgia Ends with Honors

The University of Georgia held commencement exercises with seniors delivering final speeches and receiving diplomas. Robert D. Duke of Newborn and others spoke on topics from civilization to crime, while honorary degrees were awarded to W N Ainsworth and S S Wallace among others.

University of Georgia Don Hanelton Lewis Mlinois Robert D. Duke Newborn Geo. J. Williams Lawrenceville Weylud Oh. Lanier Metter Robert Hill Freeman Newnan Universy Georgia P. W . Meldrim Savannah Sylvanus Morris Law School Joseph S. Stewart Department of Secondary Education R. H Freeman E. L. Jackson Geo. L Williams Aan Bernd Macon Dalton E. J Hardin Gainesville M. J,. Segall Collns

Clarke County Bank Case Set for Monday Court Session

Clarke County superior court will convene Monday at 10 AM with high profile cases against President J W Gritfin and Cashier R H McCreary of Athens Trust and Banking Co. Expected witnesses subpoenaed. Booth seduction case also on calendar for 28th. Sheriff and deputies pressed to manage subpoenas and court duties.

Jackson Superior Court of Clarke County Brand J. W. Gritfin R. H. McCreary Athens Trust and Banking Company John Car] Booth

Y M C A Baseball Club Calls Tryouts For 1912 Team

Athens YMCA baseball conference to be held at 6 15 this afternoon invites last year players and new hopefuls. The 1911 team went undefeated with two ties and featured Lawrence Costa Wedford Brown Morton Hodgson Julian Erwin Will Erwin St T Goodwyn KE Lamkin Rob McWhorter Ralph Hodgson Lee Gradberry Jim Kelly. New athletes may try out for a strong city rival.

Young Men's Christian Association Young Men‘s Christian Association Lawrence Costa Wedford Brown Morton Hodgson Julian Erwin Will Erwin St. T. Goodwyn KE. E. Lamkin Rob McWhorter Ralph Hodgson Lee Gradberry Jim Kelly Athens

Jossey's Fresh Specials For Today

Fresh country eggs five dozen for one dollar. Nice fries at six cents. Half grown fries at four cents. Large fat hens at four eight cents. Nice picnic hams for seventeen cents per pound. Fresh cream cheese twenty two cents per pound. Lemons extra fancy twenty seven cents. Pineapples ten cents each. Fresh Irish potatoes three quarts for five cents. Fresh snap beans five cents a quart. Tender squash six and a half cents per pound. Silver Leaf lard pounds for one dollar forty cents. New York granulated sugar one dollar thirty cents per sack. Canned sweet potatoes to each. Extra fancy tomatoes three cans for twenty five cents. Prices for today only. Phone 1176.

Forced Sale of Misses Bradberry Stock by Receiver

Bargains offer says stock of Misses Bradberry is being sold off at a greatly reduced price to dispose of the goods. Customer invitation to come in for the forced sale proceeds through receiver W Milton Thomas.

Bradberry W. Milton Thomas

Nason Mt. Vernon Lodge Set For Evening M M Work

Nason Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 A F and A M calls a Thursday 8:30 pm meeting in the lodge room to perform M M degree work with refreshments. Visiting brethren invited. W A Capps and J H Dorsey signers. Meanwhile prizes awarded for year improvements, best Georgian essay and best poem.

Mt. Vernon Lodge A. F P A. M W. A. Capps W. M J. H. Dorsey H. G. Parish Brooklet Law Books R. N. Nicholson Watkinsville Geo. Barrett Augusta Calvin George Madison

Evangelist J Hartwell Dew Opens Meeting at Baptist Tabernacle

Dr J Hartwell Dew of Missouri began evangelistic meetings at the Baptist Tabernacle on Childs Street with a large congregation. The sermon focused on the right of way of the Holy Spirit under four heads Liber Hopes Love and Power. Pastor R K Neigh bour will preach at 10:00 o clock on the Prayer Life of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Clarence Mason from Charlotte arrived to assist, joined by Charles Butter and his wife and Rev John Bomar in supporting the revival.

J. Hartwell Dew Missouri The Baptist Tabernacle Childs Street Dewine R. Kb. Neighbour Jesus Clarence Mason Charlotte N. C Charles Butter John Bomar

Music House Ad Promotes Langston's in Athens

An Athens advertisement touts Langston's Music House at 187 Clayton Street offering music selections. The brief notices a focus on musical goods and local access for residents seeking instruments and related items.

Langston Music House Clayton St Athens, Ga

Bargains Ahead at Misses Bradberry Store

A brief notice announces a temporary sale of the Misses Bradberry's stock for cash at greatly reduced prices. The message emphasizes bargain prices and urges customers to visit during the sale period.

Condition of E. P. Fears Improves Quietly

Many friends report relief as Mr. E. Parks Fears shows decided improvement after several days of serious illness. Officials noted better condition yesterday afternoon and last night and express hope he will soon be out of danger.

E. Parks

Popular Grade of Class of 1912 Visits City

Harold D. Meyer of Augusta and a member of last year’s Georgia class, nicknamed Smiling Rouge, visited Athens during commencement festivities to meet old friends. He plans to return home via Win terville after a day’s visit.

Harold D. Meyer Augusta Georgia Athens Smiling Rouge Winterville

Forsyth County Officials Visit Athens on Return

Sheriff Loomis of Forsyth County traveled through Athens en route home from Lexington on official business. He was joined by Prof. C. L. Harris, now Forsyth school superintendent and former Athens resident. Harris was warmly greeted by many old friends during his brief visit.

Loomis Forsyth County Athens Lexington C.L. Harris Prof. Harris

Clarke County Tax Collector Takes Brief Vacation

Mr. H. H. Linton, Clarke county tax collector for more than twenty five years, has vacated his post for a short leave. He is at Wrightsville Beach enjoying fishing and recreation for two to three weeks.

H. H. Linton Clarke County Wrightsville Beach

More Lawyers Admitted to Bar in Athens Georgia

Thirty young lawyers were admitted yesterday by Judge Brand and Judge Newnan to practice in Georgia and federal courts. Clarke county leads the state in bar admissions with about twenty to thirty new lawyers annually from the University of Georgia law school. Special terms were held to admit graduates who completed two years of study.

Florentino Severo Pina Havana Cuba Raul Esteban Pina Elmer Inglesby Ransom John Rhodes Slade Columr Walter Bernard Hill Athens Robert Lee Ballard Forest Park William Tapley Bennett Maxeys William Jack Boyett Morris Station Frank Davis Garrison Cornell Robert Powell Howard Barnesville Julian Gerson Liddell Atlanta Luther Stephens Watson Logansville John Benjamin Williams Fort Valley Willie Radford Wilson Joseph Grady Woodruff Dacula John Lowe Young Canton China Olaf Johann Tomas Brunswick Thomas Lumpkin Aderhold Gainesville Marion Hendricks Allen Milledgeville Aubrey Oliver Bray Norwood Pope Furman Brock Commerce Patrick Mell Cheney, Jr Valdosta Mark Waverly Cauble Edward Clarke West Plans William Alexander Cunnir Quim DeWitt Talmadge Waycross Samuel Kenney Dick Robert DeWitt Duke Newborn Charles William Gunnels Broswood Hiles Hamilton Rome Harold Charles Hutchens Weylad Robert Emmett Hillerly Wrightsville Addison Loyd Norman Norman Park Willur Adolphus Orr Wassington Henry Grady Parrish Brooklyn Sylvanus Morris Law School the University D. D W. N. Ainsworth Macon S. S. Wallace Georgia School of Technology Strickland Lloyd Worrell Transvaal South Africa Hamilton McWhorter R. Lee Callaway, Jr Lexington Board of Trustees Russell Louis Koplin Board of Trusteers.—Inc W. Nicholson Willcox J. Willcox M. K. Johnson Garfield C. P. Willcox E. L. Jackson State of Brand Superior Court Newnan Federal Court Tajis State United States Clarke County University Law School

Legislature Invited to Visit State Institutions in Athens

Athens urges Georgia lawmakers to tour the University properties, State College of Agriculture, and State Normal School to grasp needs of students. Chamber of Commerce and city officials plan to invite Clarke County representatives and district senator to host a day in Athens. The aim is to show equipment and facilities to the entire legislature early in the session.

Georgia Athens University State College of Agriculture State Normal School Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Tip

Ten Day Sale At Jay H. Epting Co Promises Low Prices

Broad Street shoppers are urged to visit Jay H. Epting Co where Japanese matting and large nine by twelve foot rugs dominate the sidewalk display. The store touts prices at 2.49 for large mats regularly 6.00, with hundreds of smaller matching rugs and white goods values up to 59 a yard. The E B Sales Co runs a ten day campaign to reduce stock, with six days left and boldly marked items.

Broad Street Jay H. Epting Co E. & B. Sales Co Thier le Yard

Weather Summary and Local Notices From Avanta Georgia

Forecasts show fair conditions for Atlanta and Georgia on Thursday with hot temperatures. West of the Mississippi a disturbance brings cloudier skies and showers in the southwest. Temperatures reach near 98 in Louisville and St Louis with many other cities at 96. Rhea Springs promotes recreation and lodging, highlighting golf, tennis, boating, and the Water. Miss Louise Hurt of Maxeys visits relatives in the area.

Georgia Tere Mississippi North Pacific States Texas New Mexico Colorado Utah Upper Plateau South Atlantic Upper Lake Louisville St. Louis

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